Saturday, SEPT. 11
First Baptist Church of Salem Rally Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 292 Lafayette St., Salem. Crafts, games, songs, food. Learn about church school program for all ages. Church school 9 a.m., morning worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 12. All welcome.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, before 4 p.m. Mass, at 1 Margin St., Route 114, Salem/Peabody line, commemorate 9/11 victims with a procession and honor guard. Honoring all firefighters, police officers and EMTs who risked their lives to save others and those who died at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in the planes. Blessing of "Our Mother of Sorrows of 9/11" icon prior to Mass and at Sunday Masses. Prayers, coffee and pastries served after Masses. All welcome. 978-531-0224.
Songs and Readings of Peace, 7 p.m., First Church, 1 Arbor St., Wenham. Music, readings and free will offering. 978-468-4900.
wednesday, sept. 15
St. Rose of Lima's Clothing Sale, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Rose Church Hall, 12 Park St., Topsfield. Gently used clothing for all, $1/piece. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society to help local families. Refreshments available. 978-887-5505.
friday, sept. 17
The Rev. John MacInnis, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, 17 Chestnut St., Peabody, will preside over Mass on Catholic TV. Daily Mass airs live on catholictv.com at 9:30 a.m. and is rebroadcasted at 7 p.m.
saturday, sept. 18
Ham and Bean Supper from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Second Congregational Church, 35 Conant St., Beverly. Includes coleslaw, rolls, beverages. Home-baked pies $1.50/slice. Musical entertainment. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $2.50/children. Handicapped-accessible. 978-922-3962.
sunday, SEPT. 19
Outdoor Worship Service, 10:15 a.m., Leather City Common, 55 Lowell St., Peabody. Music, message, fellowship and prayer. All welcome. 978-531-2555.
